Dark Star

Dark Star: Deep and Dark

Dark Star seeds will grow into a truly one-of-a-kind plant. The dark and even intimidating-looking plant features dark green and red leaves and deep purple buds. Dark Star cannabis plants sprout resinous buds and twinkling trichomes. Upon closer inspection, you can see bright orange hairs sprouting from the buds. Those hairs look vibrant against the dark, nearly black background. When these nuggets are harvested, they turn bright green and amber and look similar to other marijuana buds. Breaking these nuggets apart will release an intoxicating aroma of pine, spice, and even earthy notes. While the Dark Star strain has competed in several awards shows, it has yet to take home any major trophies. Dark Star is an acquired taste, and because of its uniqueness, it has garnered a ton of attention on the cannabis scene. The mysterious-looking plants have tons of quality reviews online raving about how the plant grows and the fruity flavors you taste when using it. Dark Star should win its fair share of awards in the not-so-distant future.

Growing Tips for Our Seeds

It is recommended that you have an intermediate level of experience growing bud to give this strain a try; however, if you haven’t grown weed before, you can still bring this strain to harvest. You will need to pay close attention to the grow and give it the proper environment to flourish. Dark Star prefers a warm, dry climate to hit its stride. Think Mediterranean-like climate when trying to mimic the proper environment. This strain can be grown successfully indoors and outdoors as long as it gets the right nutrient-rich soil and ample light. Outdoor growers should consider a greenhouse-type environment to get the most out of the plant. Indoor growers, this plant is robust in more ways than one. In addition to its potent effects, it also has a classically indica appearance: bunchy and stocky. As such, your crop will require plenty of nutrients, namely nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

Dial in Your Growing Conditions

• Indoor or Outdoor: Dark Star cannabis plants can be grown indoors and outdoors by growers with some experience in cannabis cultivation. The ideal temperature for these plants is between 68-80 degrees Fahrenheit. The light requirement for this strain is 18-20 hours to ensure the proper time of growth. Dropping the light cycle to 12/12 will induce the flowering stage and get you all the way to harvest.
•  Moisture control: Humidity levels of approximately 55-60% during the vegetative phase, gradually decreasing to 40% during the flowering stage. This strain is resistant to mold and mildew, so the extra humidity won’t hurt the plants.
• Training Techniques: Low-stress training and topping are the ideal methods to use when training your plants. These methods will adjust the canopy of your plants, allowing light and air to reach the lower levels, creating an even grow.

The Germination Game Plan

Before you even plant your Dark Star female cannabis plants, you will first need to germinate these seeds. To do so, refer to our free germination guide, knowing that they are backed by our impressive 90% germination guarantee.

Yields, Flowering Time, and Harvest

• Flowering Time: Growing indoors, you can expect to harvest after a flowering period of up to 60-70 days. If you are growing it outside, then you need to plan to harvest in late October, depending on when you planted your seeds.
• Yields: While Indoor yields are around 500 grams per square meter, outdoor grows typically produce up to 700 grams per plant. These massive yields make every ounce of work you put into growing this strain worth it.

Dominant Terpenes in Dark Star: Blackberries and Grapes

The Dark Star terpene profile is directly responsible for how the plant smells and tastes and the strong effects it has on its users. The most dominant terpene in this strain is myrcene, while pinene and humulene are secondary terpenes.

• Myrcene: Most Dominant – A key terpene in cannabis, myrcene, provides the plant with an earthy taste and aroma.
• Pinene: Secondary Terpene – Found in conifer trees and some spices, this terpene adds an earthy flavor to cannabis.
• Humulene: Found in Hops – Contributes to spicy, earthy, and woody flavors in cannabis.

Dominant Cannabinoids in Dark Star:

Cannabinoids play an important role in Dark Star seeds and are generally a huge part of most strains of cannabis. That euphoric, relaxed, and happy feeling you get when enjoying the Dark Star strain is due to its dominant cannabinoids. Each cannabinoid does something different to the user.

• THC: The Main Character – THC is the most dominant cannabinoid on the molecular level of this strain. The crystalline compound tetrahydrocannabinol is the main ingredient of cannabis. Topping out at a respectable 19%, the THC in this 100% Indica strain is responsible for the relaxed and happy feeling you get when enjoying Dark Star cannabis.
• CBD: Very Minimal Amounts – While the CBD levels in Dark Star are less than 1%, the cannabinoid is still present, and the effects are noticeable in this strain. CBD plays a smaller role in what the strain does to the user.